tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283047404158805628Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:45:38 +0000Articles full of Tips and Tricks on How to Grow Tomatoes in your Garden and get Healthy and Wealthy at the same Time. Learn more about Sustainable Gardening. Video and Articles keeping you Up-to-date on latest Gardening Trends, with emphasis on the Organic Sidehttp://tomatoes4health.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Chuck Bartok)Blogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283047404158805628.post-3177433256205551893Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:48:00 +00002009-09-27T03:08:03.990-07:00HealthNutritionNorthern CaliforniaUnited States Department of AgricultureOrder TodayFruits and Vegetables are Now Weenies!In 1936, a group of doctors sounded an alarm to the US Senate. It was a dire warning that the mineralcontent of the soil was eroding. Vegetables were losing their power and people were at risk. Congressdid nothing and today we're feeling the effects.Just look at the loss of vitamins and minerals in fruits and vegetables today compared to 1975. *http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/czBB/~3/mD4jFReRTbQ/are-todays-vegetables-worthless.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chuck Bartok)0http://tomatoes4health.blogspot.com/2009/09/are-todays-vegetables-worthless.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283047404158805628.post-7271044668640076134Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:02:00 +00002009-08-08T11:56:49.878-07:00sustainable gardeningMelons TomatoesAmbrosia melonGardening for healthgardening profitYes we have always enjoyed Growing Tomatoes for Health and Wealth,but the time in the Garden would be too short if we just did Tomatoes.Melons, of Several Varieties, have always been part of our Crop plan.Melon Patch 2009 Ambrosia and CrenshawWhen we had our 20 acre Truck Farm our Mix was Ambrosia Melons, Crenshaws,Honey Dews Icebox Watermelons, and Charleston Grays. Since we sold on siteand to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/czBB/~3/PCZlyvBrfEg/how-to-grow-ambrosia-melons-for-health.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chuck Bartok)0http://tomatoes4health.blogspot.com/2009/08/how-to-grow-ambrosia-melons-for-health.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283047404158805628.post-3909768938763965016Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:11:00 +00002009-07-15T07:41:20.371-07:00HavenBrandGreenManurreTeaTonmatoesThreeSisiterGardenMelons TomatoesPruningGardeningManureBack to Posting AgainI am glad to be Back to Growing Tomatoes for Health and WealthIt has been a few weeks since my last post.Our 250 square foot Garden has been Sustaining us Very well the past month, with tomatoes just starting to ripen nicely in the past few days. We only planted 12 Tomatoes and have posted a Video update on Pruning.Our method of Pruning is focused on Yield and not pretty http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/czBB/~3/UShEy0aaj-c/updates-and-creative-idea-three-sisters.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chuck Bartok)0http://tomatoes4health.blogspot.com/2009/07/updates-and-creative-idea-three-sisters.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283047404158805628.post-704466482894426651Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:24:00 +00002009-06-21T06:33:38.444-07:00Pruning TomatoesTomato YieldGrowing tomatoesMaximum tomato YieldWant to Grow Maximum Yield in you Tomato Garden?A closer Look at Pruning your Tomato Plant for Optimum Yield. Pruning the superfluous Lateral branches forces Vigor to the New Budding and fruit set.Our DVD following the 2008 season showing 24 tomato plants yileding 1,000 and earning $1,000 is still availableGet your Copy Todayhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/czBB/~3/9a0WrH9rY4s/pruning-tomatoes-revisited-again-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chuck Bartok)0http://tomatoes4health.blogspot.com/2009/06/pruning-tomatoes-revisited-again-2009.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283047404158805628.post-3866126894801816652Thu, 05 Mar 2009 02:30:00 +00002009-03-05T10:36:43.035-08:00get in shapeexercisesUniversity of Sciences in PhiladelphiaGet HealthyGardening for healthTake Care of Your Body Before You Take Care of the Garden A Health Tip from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia -www.usp.eduPhiladelphia, Pa.–If you have ever pulled and strained to remove that pesky vine, or twisted and stretched while kneeling in the flower bed, then you know that gardeners get their share of physical exercise. Spring is often the time when we plant gardens that will http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/czBB/~3/AY5MM5akhWs/take-care-of-your-body-before-you-take.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chuck Bartok)0http://tomatoes4health.blogspot.com/2009/03/take-care-of-your-body-before-you-take.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283047404158805628.post-8364319845210158925Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:34:00 +00002009-02-12T11:13:58.555-08:00Sexual energyserotoninGrowing tomatoesmood enhancementGardening for healthBacteriaFor Centuries people have found "Gardening" a pleasant experience.Of course up until just a few decades ago in the US it was critical to GROW and Enjoy Fresh Garden Crops for survival. In today's Fast paced World of materialism many have lost the the Opportunity to Enjoy the few hours per week communing with nature and groveling in the Dirt.( a much better place to grovel)I have done some http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/czBB/~3/6DqdxAgxzHc/more-reason-to-gardenmood-enhancement.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chuck Bartok)2http://tomatoes4health.blogspot.com/2009/02/more-reason-to-gardenmood-enhancement.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283047404158805628.post-2621959581377695407Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:18:00 +00002009-01-22T17:29:57.183-08:00Stupice ToamtoEarly Girl TomatoBeginners Marketing ClassGrowing tomatoesgrowing tomatoe. sustainable gardeninggardening profitGrowing Tomatoes for Health and Wealth 2008Well the results are In, Our 2008 Growing Tomatoes for Health and Wealth finished, as expected.9 plants "quit" producing on me mid August, combination of Heat units and the surrounding soil. Should have piled more Shavings around to Insulate. But I am still pleased with the overall performance in relation to the Original stated Premise of 1,000 pound http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/czBB/~3/PN7wLoPVvUA/2008-growing-tomatoes-for-health-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chuck Bartok)0http://tomatoes4health.blogspot.com/2009/01/2008-growing-tomatoes-for-health-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283047404158805628.post-5012424516475511098Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:39:00 +00002008-11-12T07:00:34.893-08:00greenhouse gasesfresh produceCarnegie Mellon UniversityGardeninggrowing for profitfood preservativeseconomyEveryone seems to be Pointing Green.Green is Good.Except we like our Tomatoes RED.This blog has been featuring the concept ofGrowing your Own for Health and Wealth,and the way our current Economic conditions are pointing,The Home Garden will be a huge Topic this coming Spring.In fact, now is the time to PLAN for your Abundant harvest.Jump over to our Squidoo Posts and focus on the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/czBB/~3/rAwtFvFbRzo/earth-friendly-eating.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chuck Bartok)0http://tomatoes4health.blogspot.com/2008/11/earth-friendly-eating.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283047404158805628.post-4564526977105454073Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:41:00 +00002008-09-05T13:18:07.695-07:00oxidized LDL-cholesterolatherosclerosis-inhibitingcarotenoidsIsrael-based LycoRed has received a US patent for the atherosclerosis-inhibiting properties of its tomato extract, which the firm says adds to the network of support for its ingredient’s heart health benefits.The patent (US 7,351,746 B2) is based on research conducted on phytoene and phytofluene, which are carotenoids found in natural tomato extract.According to the company’s vice president of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/czBB/~3/iSRbEoE6aP4/lycored-tomato-extract-gets-us-heart.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chuck Bartok)0http://tomatoes4health.blogspot.com/2008/09/lycored-tomato-extract-gets-us-heart.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283047404158805628.post-2089817399458030721Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:16:00 +00002008-08-20T22:47:17.367-07:00profitsustainable gardeningrising food costsFunexercisefood bankMid August, 2008Orland California 95963The news keeps piling up about "recession" and rising Food Costs.Example the Goshen News, Goshen, Indiana Article.Based on my simple survey, our local Fresh Food costhave edged a bit, but definitely not sending our Populationinto a state of Malnutrition.I did chuckle about a ludicrous report regarding Poor University Students standing in line at the Local http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/czBB/~3/U3gR8R06HL8/more-on-sustainability-form-small-plot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chuck Bartok)0http://tomatoes4health.blogspot.com/2008/08/more-on-sustainability-form-small-plot.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283047404158805628.post-5554391404077845126Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:34:00 +00002008-08-04T20:36:12.864-07:00Fitnesstomato gardeningEggplantCash flowBusines planwellnessUpdate, Growing Tomatoes for Health and WealthChuck's GardenOrland, CaliforniaHere it is the Third of August, 2008. I just Posted our latest Tomato video,Week 16. I show the size of the plants and discuss the Production to date.VISIT THE VIDEOWe have been enjoying luscious Tomatoes, Cucumbers,, Eggplant, Squash, Bell peppersand Green beans for well over a month.Here are a couple of pictures.We http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/czBB/~3/T1YENdMiZeY/week-16-growing-tomatoes-and-new.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chuck Bartok)0http://tomatoes4health.blogspot.com/2008/08/week-16-growing-tomatoes-and-new.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283047404158805628.post-5605293133879744063Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:18:00 +00002008-07-23T11:17:22.473-07:00tomato gardeningGrowing tomatoesMarketing tomatoesCash flowWhere are We, Half way through?This Blog was started in order to share with everyone the Business Plan Experiment I created early in 2008. Being deeply involved in the dynamic Resource Membership Community, Beginners Marketing Class,I wanted to show the members anything that we have a passion for and enjoy can be developed into a Wealth and Health Benefit. Creating and Implementing a Sideline or http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/czBB/~3/RkiJwU4AfeU/weel-where-is-health-and-welth-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chuck Bartok)2http://tomatoes4health.blogspot.com/2008/07/weel-where-is-health-and-welth-from.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283047404158805628.post-3835694209984040546Mon, 07 Jul 2008 02:40:00 +00002008-07-06T21:06:00.252-07:00Hello again from Orland, California.We are experiencing typical first of July weather,100 degree days and high 60's at night.But our Tomatoes are rapidly coming to ripe.I am picking in the morning and then more in the evening.Yes, 24 Tomato plants are producing plenty for our needs andmy neighbors are enjoying the purchase of Fresh Quality Vine-ripeTomatoes at Market price.Harvest today July 6, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/czBB/~3/Zp2d6Q4vjTQ/yes-sustainability-from-small-plots-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chuck Bartok)4http://tomatoes4health.blogspot.com/2008/07/yes-sustainability-from-small-plots-is.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283047404158805628.post-2684770274895648020Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:55:00 +00002008-07-03T14:06:06.303-07:00lycopene statins tomatoes and healthhealth benefits of tomatoeswellnesThere has been controversy about the real effects of Lycopene and Wellness issues such as Cancer and other diseases.Here is recent article on some new FindingsFound in the July 3, 2008 issue ofLycopene as effective as statins for artery health: rabbit studyBy Stephen Daniells 03-Jul-2008 - Supplements of the lycopene, the carotenoid that give tomatoes their red colour, may be as effective as http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/czBB/~3/tiAvWsDcTOM/lycopene-show-up-again-as-major.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chuck Bartok)2http://tomatoes4health.blogspot.com/2008/07/lycopene-show-up-again-as-major.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283047404158805628.post-1213197188603483953Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:42:00 +00002008-06-28T23:25:07.514-07:00Growing tomatoesSuccessful gardeningGardeninggrowing for profitWe have Color and Harvest.....It is a startWell it was 88 days since planting the Stupice and Early Girl varieties.That time lag may bother some who are used to 65-70 day Early Girls, but remember I prune heavily on the bottom set so I give up the first set of fruit.The following video will show our pruning methods. Our "harvest" so far has yielded just under 10 pounds. That is far cry from ourhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/czBB/~3/U7mlprcRz5E/tomatoes-are-ripeneing-and-piggy-bank.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chuck Bartok)0http://tomatoes4health.blogspot.com/2008/06/tomatoes-are-ripeneing-and-piggy-bank.htmlhttp://www.blogger.com/video-play.mp4?contentId=d6fc1b5441db6256&type=video%2Fmp4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283047404158805628.post-4255633223714429375Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:25:00 +00002008-06-11T14:57:56.321-07:00What makes more Sense? Spend a little Money, Quality Healthyexercise, or Work more Hours to Trade Dollars for food products,you have no control over?With the rapidly changing economic conditions herein the US and Globally for that matter,many are having to re-evaluate their Timeand Financial Priorities.Regardless of your "living Style" or property arrangement,almost everyone cansuccessfully http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/czBB/~3/Siw7JrBU4Cg/more-on-economy-of-garden.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chuck Bartok)2http://tomatoes4health.blogspot.com/2008/06/more-on-economy-of-garden.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283047404158805628.post-8024895013518826101Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:36:00 +00002008-06-03T14:37:46.328-07:00red OnionsGardeningSaving moneymaking money.Economy Makes Seeds ExplodeHeadline Chico ER, May 26th, 2008Ellen SimonAP Business writer"High prices at the pump and the produce aisle have sent the HOME Gardeners to their yards with a mission: grow-it-yourself dining. Sales of vegetable seeds, tomato transplants and fruit trees are soaring as enterprising planters seek to grow their own food."This isn't anything new to our household and many http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/czBB/~3/Z9WcYnbvwVg/this-is-time-for-actionthe-sky-is-not.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chuck Bartok)2http://tomatoes4health.blogspot.com/2008/06/this-is-time-for-actionthe-sky-is-not.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283047404158805628.post-8019574263116112482Sat, 31 May 2008 17:11:00 +00002008-06-03T14:39:15.372-07:00Heirloom TomatoesVideoAlmondsTomatoesOlive OilSaturday, last day of May 2008.Posted some good stats today over at the number one Tomato Forum, Tomatoville.comTwo 2 of my Heirloom Stupice variety have total of 26 set fruit on first level, with great Blossom on second level.These and the Early Girls were planted March 22, 2008. the Early Girl, 9 plants , have 63 nice tomatoes set.And the Ace variety, planted March 29th, have 59 fruit on the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/czBB/~3/PVgLfEJ8EY0/tomatoes-are-thriving-google-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chuck Bartok)0http://tomatoes4health.blogspot.com/2008/05/tomatoes-are-thriving-google-is.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283047404158805628.post-4198232403852016126Sat, 24 May 2008 23:57:00 +00002008-05-24T17:06:19.418-07:00Smooth SkinAntioxidantsLycopeneTomatoes for healthHealth benefits: A tomato can help keep skin looking youthful, according to a new studyThis is taken from an article posted in the Daily Mail in the UKInteresting Premise and another Reason to Grow, Eat and Sell More Tomatoes At this rate, scientists will have to come up with a better description for the tomato than mere 'superfood'. While it has long been credited with cutting cholesterol and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/czBB/~3/d5TzelA2zXE/why-do-we-grow-tomatoes-and-enjoy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chuck Bartok)4http://tomatoes4health.blogspot.com/2008/05/why-do-we-grow-tomatoes-and-enjoy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283047404158805628.post-3794378449254477212Sat, 24 May 2008 12:52:00 +00002008-05-31T08:00:35.728-07:00VideoGardeningTomatoesLast year I re-entered the gardening world with a 3 Tomato Plant experiment.I got the "bug" again and this year we are growing 24 plantsto follow a Business Plan,as outlined in Beginners Marketing Class.But it looks like total immersion back into the World ofGardening for Fun and Profit.Visit our Complete Video Series atYahoo VideoHere is my latest Video: Stop by and visit Our Squidoo Lenshttp:http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/czBB/~3/vR3ziGy1gcU/stop-by-and-visit-our-video-series.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chuck Bartok)1http://tomatoes4health.blogspot.com/2008/05/stop-by-and-visit-our-video-series.htmlhttp://www.blogger.com/video-play.mp4?contentId=99f51efe271b3bdc&type=video%2Fmp4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-283047404158805628.post-3338918872417767479Sat, 24 May 2008 00:30:00 +00002008-05-23T18:25:14.337-07:00Biological ControlGardeningTomatoesInsectsIt is hard to believe that I have embarked on this wonderful "new" Journey of getting back on course of Growing Delicious Fresh Fruits and vegetables after a 20 year Hiatus.I vividly remember my First Garden in Downey, California,1951. We were blessed with 1/4 acre lot and Dad said I could have the back portion. I planted everything so neatly and would tend it daily after my Paper Route, school http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/czBB/~3/26nNMCnh-h4/growing-is-continuous-process-be-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chuck Bartok)2http://tomatoes4health.blogspot.com/2008/05/growing-is-continuous-process-be-it.html